Ok...... so a "26C" denotes any Mac 26 built between 1986 and 1995? As I understand it, Ds were built between 1986 - 1989 and Ss built between 1990 -1995. So "C" refers to them all?

Does a Mac 26C have a swing keel Dagger Board? What other differences are there?

Great answers and replys guys! I see many happy owners of the 26d on this board. Great info for me to ponder. Thanks again!

Hi , I am a new member and I found a 1988 Mac 26D I am considering buying? I thought I wanted an a Mac S because of the swing keel, as opposed to the Dagger board. Wondering just how problematic the D is compared to the Mac S ? Running aground damaging dagger board, boat or even safety of people on ...